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Agave Nectar

Sweetener
Proceed With Caution

Marketed as a healthy natural sugar alternative, but packed with dangerously high levels of fructose.

Details

While its low glycemic index avoids rapid insulin spikes, the immense fructose content burdens the liver, potentially leading to fatty liver disease.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Isn't it natural?

Most commercial agave is highly refined and highly concentrated with fructose, making it arguably worse than standard sugar.

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